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5 Edson Close, Watford, WD25 7BX

UPRN:10001117593Mid Terrace House4 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-26T04:00:03.787951+00:00)Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-08T07:13:03.642413+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T13:00:24.695966+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T13:56:50.297519+00:00)
5 Edson Close, Watford, WD25 7BX

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£585,000
£555k - £614kHigh
Estimate
£585k
Range
£555k – £614k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,500
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,500
Yield
5.13%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Edson Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (54/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
45/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£585,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,500
Gross Yield5.13%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£382,500 (2013-01-18)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2WD25 7BX
Approval Rate
0%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1659/TPO
    T1 - Scots pine x 1 - reduce crown by tip-thinning the lateral branches by around 1m to reduce overall density and shading to the garden area. As part of the works significant sized deadwood will be removed.
    Approved
  • 26/1616/FUL
    Construction of a single storey front extension to the garage
    Pending
  • 26/00790/TPO
    Works to Tree/s under TPO. No.69 - T7 - False Acacia tree - Fell diseased to ground level (section fell due to proximity to house and highway) and grind out stump to below ground level.
    Conditions

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-01-18
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
9 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£39,615
Population Density2,301 /km²
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 29%16-64 64%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • Leavesden JMI School
    0.2 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Kingsway Infants' School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Kingsway Junior School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
    0.5 mi
    GoodConcerns

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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